Alpaca by Design With their biggest sellers being the three S’s—sweaters, socks, and scarves—Alpaca by Design keeps Central Oregon residents cozy all year long. “It’s considered by many to be hypoallergenic,” says owner Steve Segal. “It’s also warmer than wool, very colorfast, wicking, water-resistant, odor and stain-resistant, and of course soft.” One of the largest […]
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Sisters Events
Spring Cleanup: Whychus Canyon Preserve VOLUNTEER—Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust with a spring clean up at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We’ll do our best to clean winter’s clutter by clearing and repairing trails, pulling a few weeds, and generally making the Preserve look tip top! May 13, 10am-1pm. Whychus Canyon Preserve, outside […]
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By The Horns
Seventy-five years young
The back room of the clubhouse at the Sisters Rodeo grounds is filled with about a dozen men and women, all wearing blue jeans and work boots; volunteers who run the Sisters Rodeo. They are debating whether there is more drinking at the annual Sisters Quilt Festival or the Sisters Rodeo. “Definitely the quilt,” announces […]
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Sisters Restaurant Roundup
Black Butte Ranch, The Lodge Bar / Pub / Lounge, Fine Dining 13899 Bishops Cap. 541-595-1260. blackbutteranch.com. $$$. Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Pacific Northwest 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr. 541-549-3663. aspenlakes.com/restaurant. $$-$$$. Bronco Billy’s Ranch Grill & Saloon American 190 E Cascade Ave. 541-549-7427. broncobillysranchgrill.com. $$. Los Agaves Mexican 291 E Cascade Ave. 541-549-0777. […]
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Our Picks 2/11-2/18
thursday 12 He & She Show FUNNY—While many comedians bemoan and badmouth their partners on stage, the newlywed duo of Teresa and Doug Wyckoff takes the joke one step more intimately uncomfortable, with the spouse right there on stage. An interactive improv-style show that freely takes advice and martial questions from the audience. 8 pm. […]
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Walden Reincarnate
Three sisters of Joseph play dreamy rural folk
It wasn’t until 2011 that the Closner sisters (Natalie, Allison and Meegan) realized that perhaps, outside of the seasonal Christmas carols and backseat sing-alongs for the pleasure of annoying their brother, that they should be making music in a more professional regard. “I was always the ‘singer’ of the family,” explained Natalie. “And I was […]
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PICK: Loudon Wainwright III
thursday 30 Loudon Wainwright III FOLK—Reading Loudon Wainwright’s resume will make you feel like a failure. He’s a Grammy award winner, Dylan-esque songwriter, humorist, film score composer (Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up), father of musicians Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, has had songs covered by Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, and Earl Scruggs, and has parented 26 […]
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PICK: Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
QUILTS—Both quilts and art shows have a reputation for being occasionally stuffy and not exactly a rollicking good time. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show flips that script by highlighting a diverse array of original creations (more art than craft) and displaying them along the quaint downtown streets, so you don’t have to sacrifice a gorgeous summer day […]
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One Week Away and Belfry Kickstarter Still Shy of Goal
The Belfry, the popular new music venue in Sisters, is in trouble. Only seven days remain on its Kickstarter campaign and the little music hall that could has raised just over 45% of its goal amount. As of today, fans of The Belfry had pledged $16,476 toward the $34,500 goal. Owner Angeline Rhett had hoped […]
